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Table of Contents Pittsburgh—More Than a City

by A. Robert Scott ..................................... 5 Numbers ...................................................... 16

April 2014 - Vol. 33, No. 12

The Arts ....................................................... 18 Shopping ..................................................... 20 An Investment Strategy for the Next Decade

by Ted Shaker ......................................... 22 Map (Downtown) ........................................ 24 Dining ......................................................... 26 Calendar ..................................................... 32 Sports .......................................................... 34

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How Pittsburgh got its Name

by Bryan A. Scott .................................... 36 Attractions ................................................... 40 Metro Map .................................................. 44 Index of Advertisers ..................................... 46 Cover: Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby Photo: Courtesy Gregory Shamus/ Pittsburgh Penguins

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Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything.

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Pittsburgh—More Than a City

by A. Robert Scott

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ittsburgh is more than a city: it’s a city and area that encompasses Western Pennsylvania.

I grew up in New Kensington, about 18 miles from Pittsburgh, up the Allegheny River, but I’m from Pittsburgh. And that’s true whether you’re from Monroeville, Butler, Greensburg, or Robinson Township.

Pittsburgh is truly someplace special.

But don’t take my word for it. Others are saying it and the secret is getting out. Once known as the ”Smoky City,” due to heavy industry, and much maligned for it, this is not your grandma’s Pittsburgh anymore.

There is much to see (a view around every corner) and do and enjoy.

World-class Views Few cities can match the world-class views that Pittsburgh has. One of the very best is from Grandview Avenue on Mt. Washington. Concrete pods that extend out and away from the hillside provide sweeping panoramic vistas.

Other stunning views come from the three rivers. A fun way to see the city from both land and water is with Just Ducky Tours. There is also a riverboat fleet.

Where to Stay For visitors and out-of-towners looking for somewhere to stay, the following recommendations for lodging may be helpful.

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An Illuminated Pittsburgh

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Place, a full-service property.

Would the South Side suit you better?

No problem. SpringHill Suites on Water Street is strategically located adjacent the SouthSide Works, East Carson Street, and near the training facilities of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football.

Nearby also is Station Square, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

Now cross town and to the North Shore and the Allegheny River you’ll find another of the newer properties that has opened.

The Hyatt Place Pittsburgh - North Shore, opened in December 2010.

With 178-rooms, its guests find themselves just steps away from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Heinz Field, home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and football collegiate Pitt Panthers.

The hotel’s choice location is near other North Shore attractions such as Fountains at Night – Station Square Carnegie Science Center, the National Aviary, The Andy Warhol come together to form a third river. At the Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, confluence, the third river formed is the and many restaurants that have sprung up Ohio River. There is a fourth, underground as well as a casino. river, but that’s for another story.

Something close to the city but suburban Also on the edge of downtown and the suit you better? Through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel Strip District is Hampton Inn & Suites. in nearby Green Tree, five minutes from This is a great choice for visitors and puts downtown, is DoubleTree by Hilton them within walking distance of many fine Pittsburgh - Green Tree. Formally the restaurants. Only two blocks from the conRadisson Green Tree, this 465-room property vention center, this property is located underwent an extensive $20 million renodirectly across the street from the Heinz vation.

History Center.

Further out the airport corridor and nearUptown and near CONSOL Energy er Pittsburgh International Airport is a Center is Cambria Suites - Pittsburgh @ Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Loaded with CONSOL Energy Center. Upscale and amenities, this hotel is ideal for business contemporary, this all-suite hotel is the offitravelers and families and will make you cial hotel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and feel warm and fuzzy.

CONSOL Energy Center.

One more specific property worthy of East of downtown is the Oakland section mention is Cambria Suites Washington, of the city, the educational, medical, and sister property to the in-town property. university section of the city. Ideally situatThis hotel is Located south on I-79 at the ed on Forbes Avenue is the 202-room Allegheny and Washington County borders.

Hillton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University

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Downtown, north, east, south, or west, we’ve got it covered.

Downtown, right at The Point, is the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.

This 712-room hotel, reflagged several years ago from Hilton, puts guests in the heart of everything.

For the uninitiated, The Point is where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers

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Besides outstanding lodging you’ll find a racetrack and casino and the Tanger Outlets shopping complex.

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History and Accolades

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Six years ago, in 2008, Pittsburgh celebrated its 250th Anniversary.

The city was named Pittsburgh in 1758 by General John Forbes. Leading a British and Colonial army, Forbes took over the ruins left at Ft. Duquesne by the French at The Point.

He renamed the settlement Ft. Pitt for his superior, British Secretary of State William Pitt.

From this small settlement at the confluence of three rivers came America’s Most Livable City.

Today, Pittsburgh is a perfect blend of the old architecture with a modern contemporary skyline that reaches for sapphire blue skies.

With rivers and valleys, and mountains and bridges, it really is someplace special. And the people that call it home make it more so.

Visitors in a downtown hotel lobby

For a city once known as “Hell with the lid off,” Pittsburgh has come a long way.

Recent recognition includes being named one of the 40 prettiest cities in the world, by Huffington Post. The city’s skyline is one of the world’s prettiest according to ForbesTraveler.com. Pittsburgh has twice been named “America’s Most Liveable City” by Places Rated Almanac.

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Come experience DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree, the newest and largest Pittsburgh area Hilton Worldwide property. Recently, the property underwent an extensive $20 million transformation.

With more than 40,000-square-feet of event and meeting space, DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree is the newest option for group business and events as well as business and leisure travelers.

The 465-room property, located minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and area attractions, welcomes guests with a striking new lobby that evokes the feeling of a grand mountain lodge. The combination of king rooms, double rooms, and suites offer shades of sky blue, rich wood tones along with pops of color, bringing inside the colors and natural feel of the outdoors.

Enjoy the new culinary offerings of the hotel’s flagship dining establishment, Seasons The Restaurant. Located off the lobby providing casual upscale food and libations is the new Champions Club sports bar with an enhanced media wall covered in paneled large flat-screen T.V.s. Or for onthe-go options, Bistro Marketplace presents a fresh European-styled menu and casual cafe.

For groups and meeting planners alike, the various types of group meeting space create an array of options for private events. The Grand and Junior Ballrooms may both be effortlessly divided into four individual sections and are complemented by ample foyer space.

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Green Tree guests will benefit from the characteristic qualities found at the brand’s more than 265 DoubleTree by Hilton locations around the world.

For information or room reservations, visit www.pittsburghgreentree.doubletree.com or call toll free at (888) 370-0998.

500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA PittsburghGreentree.DoubleTree.com 412-920-8050

DOUBLE THE FUN. Sports fans and the new $20 million renovated DoubleTree Pittsburgh – Green Tree go hand in hand. Whether it’s a quick drink after work, a make-shift-gameday tailgate, or coordinating downtown excursions, we make it a party worth repeating.

If you want close to the action, catch the new DoubleTree.

DoubleTree by Hilton. Where the little things mean everything.

The year before last, National Geographic Traveler named Pittsburgh among the “best places in the world” to experience.

Heinz Hall

The magazine wrote, “On all counts, the Steel City’s transformation over the past long concluded, this Western Pennsylvania city changed jobs and reclaims major assets: a natural setting that rivals Lisbon and San Francisco, a wealth of fine art and architecture, and a quirky sense of humor.”

This is indeed a city to see and enjoy.

The Arts, Architecture, and More Attractions Pittsburgh enjoys a cultural phenomenon as artists, architects, and performers of world renown have flourished here and in the local area.

The Cultural District is unique in Pittsburgh. There aren’t many cities that can match this 14-block area that consists of live theater, art, and restaurants. It’s here that the world-famous Pittsburgh Symphony, as well as performers such as Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis make guest appearances. Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Dance Council, and the PNC Broadway Series all perform at the beautiful Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. O’Reilly Theater is home to Pittsburgh Public 12 Pittsburgh Point

Cambria Suites — The Choice is Yours Cambria Suites at CONSOL Energy Center is the newest upscale and contemporary hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. This all-suite hotel is the perfect fit for both corporate and leisure travelers. Free downtown transportation is provided.

The Official Hotel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center, this hotel is home of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team and host for numerous concerts and special events.

Cambria Suites offers contemporary furnished suites that are larger than industry standards. Two HDTV’s, media hub, and free WiFi are found in each suite. In-Suite Dining is available from our Reflect Bistro and Lobby Bar. Our Grab n’ Go counter is available 24 hours for that late fresh snack. The hotel has three meeting rooms totaling over 2000 sf.

An expansive catering menu, user-friendly audio-visual equipment and our on-site parking deck make planning a meeting at Cambria a breeze! For more information contact our sales department at 412-381-6687 or visit us at www.cambriasuitespittsburgh.com.

Conveniently located, Cambria Suites Washington hotel is less than one mile from The Meadows Racetrack and Casino as well as the Tanger Outlets shopping complex.

The hotel is located off I-79, Racetrack road, and minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh International Airport. This property is also near Washington & Jefferson College and the Washington County Fairgrounds.

A number of restaurants with menus ranging from fine dining to casual cuisines are located close to this hotel. In addition, major retailers, quaint specialty stores, and many shopping opportunities are located in the surrounding area.

At this suburban hotel, you’ll benefit from a number of unique features designed for your convenience and well being. Enjoy Reflect Bistro and Lobby Bar, the casual contemporary café offering breakfast, dinner, and a full-service bar.

For more information call 724-223-5555 or visit www.cambriasuiteswashingtonpa.com.

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Theater with classic and contemporary plays.

August Wilson Center for African American Culture, is a newer addition to the downtown art scene.

For art lovers, Pittsburgh is sure to both surprise and please.

The life and art of Andy Warhol is celebrated at the highly acclaimed museum that is his namesake on the North Shore.

The Mattress Factory, also on the North Shore, is highly regarded as one of the world’s best facilities for installation art.

In the Oakland education and medical center, east of downtown, is where the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History are located.

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Another attraction in the east is Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, built more than 100-years ago by Henry Phipps.

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes, one of the greenest buildings in the world, is the latest addition.

This article by no means is all encompassing when it comes to articulating all there is to see and do and enjoy in Pittsburgh. For more help and information, please refer to other sections in the magazine such as attractions, sports, dining, etc.

Meanwhile, I’m sure you’ll agree that Pittsburgh is a great destination and place to visit.

—A. Robert Scott is the publisher/owner of Pittsburgh Point magazine and may be reached by email at pointmag@aol.com. www.PittsburghPoint.com 14 Pittsburgh Point

Visit the Historic Landmarks in Lawrenceville “Jaws drop in awe!” according to founder Sean Casey when asked to describe the impressions of guests walking through the doors of The Church Brew Works for the first time. The breathtaking view of the brewpub garners comparisons to the impressive vista of The Point that visitors enjoy when emerging from the Fort Pitt Tunnel for the first time.

The Church Brew Works, a combination restaurant and microbrewery, opened August 1, 1996 as the first and only Brew Pub in the country located in a former church. The building originally was St. John the Baptist Church. Legendary beer critic Michael Jackson noted the brewery as one of the most beautiful in the world.

Renovations to the 8,000-square foot restaurant have brought the building back to its turn of the century splendor.

Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation showed their appreciation for the project by bestowing The Church Brew Works with the Award of Merit for the adaptive reuse of St. John’s.

St. John the Baptist Church was founded by local Irish and Scottish immigrants who worked in the flourishing Carnegie and Diamond Back Steel Works in the historic community of Lawrenceville. This Pittsburgh community was named after war hero Captain James Lawrence, famous for his dying words, “Don’t give up the ship.”

Catty-corner from The Church Brew Works is another famous Pittsburgh landmark, The Pittsburgh Brewing Company. This brewery was founded in 1899 through the merger of twenty different regional breweries. The brewery recently relocated to nearby Latrobe, Pennsylvania where its flagship Iron City brand is still being produced.

A block from The Church Brew Works at 3600 Penn Avenue is the childhood home of Stephen Foster, the famous U.S. composer. Three blocks away is beautiful Saint Augustine Church with its 92’ high domed ceiling. Built in 1899, this church is an architectural masterpiece.

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The Arts

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art of the charm of Pittsburgh lies in its many cultural arts institutions.

There are more per capita, than any other city in the country. Visit the beautifully restored Benedum Center for the Performing Arts or stop by the Heinz Hall courtyard for a brief respite by a two-story waterfall.

CITY THEATRE—ON THE SOUTH SIDE Corner of Bingham & 17th Street 412-431-CITY (2489) www.citytheatrecompany.org Contemporary dramas and comedies that are performed in this historically renovated church that is located on the South Side. Grounded, March 29-May 4; and Hope and Gravity, May 3-25.

The CLO Cabaret is showing Judge Jackie Justice– A New Musical Comedy through April 27. Ring of Fire, May 22-August 17; Singin’ in the Rain, May 30June 8; Legally Blonde The Musical, June 13-22; Footloose, June 24-29; Evita, July 8-13; CATS, July1827; Monty Python’s Spamalot, July 29-August 3; and Dixie’s Tupperware Party, September 4-October 12.

PITTSBURGH OPERA Benedum Center 412-281-0912 www.pittsburghopera.org Grand opera company that is under the direction of Mark Weinstein. The 2014 season continues with La Boheme, March 29, April 1, 4, 6 and Orphee, April 26, 29, May 2, 4.

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER O’Reilly Theater 412-316-1600 www.ppt.org The nationally recognized theater company under the direction of Ted Pappas produces fresh interpretations of classics, musicals, contemporary, and new drama.

The Iliad, March 6-April 6; Candida, April 17-May 18; Noises Off, May 29-June 29.

Photo: Clyde Hare

O’Reilly Theater

Benedum Center

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY Heinz Hall 412-392-4900 One of the nation’s outstanding symphony orchestras.

Also includes Pittsburgh Symphony Pops concerts and Pittsburgh Broadway Series.

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE Benedum Center 412-281-0360 www.pbt.org A brilliant classical ballet production brought to life in the presentation of Don Quixote with the Orchestra, April 11-13.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS 6300 5th Ave., (Shadyside) 412-361-0873 Visual and performing events are held here throughout the year. Call for information.

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Shopping

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hoppers will find that Pittsburgh offers a lively mix of retail centers, department stores, shopping malls, and neighborhood shopping enclaves.

From The Shops at Station Square (once a riverfront train station) to the Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place, and The Shops of One Oxford Centre, shopping opportunities abound.

AIRMALL Pittsburgh International Airport 412-472-5180 Class shopping in a state-of-the-art airport location with national and international branded retailers such as Waterstone’s Booksellers, Upper Deck Authenticated, PGA Tour Stop, and many others.

ARCADE SHOPS AT FIFTH AVENUE PLACE 5th Ave. & Liberty Ave. 412-456-7800 www.fifthavenueplace.com An elegant European style shopping environment located in the heart of the Golden Triangle where you’ll find Caswell-Massey and The Limited among others for shopping and dining.

A Pittsburgh department tradition that reflects the city’s renaissance. Come experience a shopping experience Downtown (11 floors) and in other branch stores.

THE MALL AT ROBINSON Parkway West and Highway 60 412-788-0816 A state-of-the-art regional mall. This newly opened 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center has Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, and Dick’s Sporting Goods as anchor stores together with close to 120 specialty shops.

The Mall at Robinson MONROEVILLE MALL 200 Monroeville Blvd.

Monroeville 412-243-8511 www.monroevillemall.com Spend a day enjoying yourself in restaurants like Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi, department stores such as Macy’s, J. C. Penney, and the specialty shops of Monroeville Mall.

PITTSBURGH MILLS Rt. 28 at 2012A Butler Logan Road, Tarentum 724-904-9000 www.pittsburghmills.com Destination shopping at the recently opened mall with innovative retail, casual dining, and unique entertainment options.

Fifth Avenue Place GROVE CITY PREMIUM OUTLETS 1911 Leesburg-Grove City Road Grove City 724-748-3875 www.premiumoutlets.com/grovecity One of the “Top 20 Outlet Malls in the U.S.” Less than an hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Home to 140 brand-name outlet stores such as Coach Factory, and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store.

MACY’S 400 Fifth Ave. 412-232-2000 www.macys.com 20 Pittsburgh Point

PPG PLACE RETAIL SHOPS PPG Place at Market Square 412-434-1900 www.ppgplace.com Situated in a premiere office complex, the shops at PPG Place offer fine contemporary shopping. Located adjacent to historic Market Square.

ROSS PARK MALL McKnight Rd. (North Hills) 412-369-4400 www.simon.com Over 150 specialty shops including Nordstrom, Tiffany’s, L.L. Bean, J. C. Penney, Macy’s, and Sears.

SETTLERS RIDGE 200 Settlers Ridge Center Drive Pittsburgh 412-809-0800 www.settlersridgepa.com Welcome to Settlers Ridge, in the airport corridor, with over 35 places to shop, dine, and be entertained.

From Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi and Barnes & Noble to Cinemark-16 screens, it’s all right here.

SHADYSIDE Walnut Street Pittsburgh 412-682-1298 The Shadyside business area is a unique upscale shopping area. There are 150 shops and restaurants in a five-block area.

THE SHOPS OF ONE OXFORD CENTRE One Oxford Centre 412-391-5300 Located in a glass atrium with several levels of fine shops like Ann Taylor, Kountz & Rider, Emphatics, and many more, plus dining, positioned at the base of the 45story silver office tower.

THE SHOPS AT STATION SQUARE Station Square 412-261-2811 Showcasing merchandise from around the world at shops like St. Brendan’s Crossing, Morini’s, Accentricity, Loova, Bradley’s Books, and more.

WHAT YOU GET Station Square One Oxford Centre Fifth Avenue Place Pirates • Steelers Penguins • Panthers Strip District McCormick & Schmick’s Mt. Washington • Sports Deli Market Square • Shadyside The Original Oyster House Las Velas • Sushi Kim Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Just Ducky Tours Sushi Kim PNC Park • Heinz Field

The Shops at Station Square SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE Route 19 South and Fort Couch Road 412-831-2900 www.simon.com Anchored by Macy’s and Sears department stores. With over 130 stores and about a dozen eateries. Just seven miles south of Pittsburgh.

SOUTHSIDE WORKS East Carson Street (South Side) 412-481-1750 www.southsideworks.com Experience shopping, dining, movies, and nightlife.

Featuring restaurants & coffee shops, shopping, and movies too!

THE WATERFRONT 149 West Bridge Street Homestead 412-476-8889 www.waterfronttowncenter.com Where Pittsburgh Comes To Life. At the smokestacks along a 2-mile stretch by the Monongahela River, you’ll find shopping, entertainment, and fine dining that includes Mitchell’s Fish Market and P. F. Chang’s China Bistro.

The Church Brew Works Fat Head’s • Patron University of Pittsburgh Oakland • India Garden North Side • South Side Mallorca • Hofbräuhaus Heinz Hall • Benedum Center The Coin Exchange • Saga Sharp Edge • Accentricity Fallingwater Pizza Fiesta

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An Investment Strategy for the Next Decade

by Ted Shaker The advent of a new year is traditionally a time for both forecasting and recollection.

Upon sitting down to do exactly that, I found myself thinking back to a chance encounter that occurred nearly a quarter-ofa-century ago. It was the summer of 1990 when I bumped into a friend from high school that I had not seen in five years. For someone in their early 20’s, a five year period was literally a quarter of a lifetime, so we decided to stop in at a local pub to catch-up.

He explained that he was just hired by a new company that was created by a small group of former faculty and students from Stanford University. Their intension was to provide hardware to the telecommunications industry. On the surface, this appeared to be quite pedestrian. My friend, however, went on to explain that they were developing something he referred to as an ATM switch. After explaining that this device would allow for the revolutionary exchange of diverse large blocks of data across the existing telephone copper-wire infrastructure, I had an immediate epiphany and loudly exclaimed “…you are going to change the world!” He replied in the affirmative with a subtle smile, acknowledging my understanding of the revolutionary changes occurring.

Those of you old enough probably have figured out by now that the company was Cisco Systems. The epiphany that I had, to put it simply, was the advent of what came to be referred to as the Information Age. In the 90’s, those fortunate enough with such early foresight had the potential to select a couple dozen stocks that appreciated over 10-fold by decade’s end. The reason for relating this story is to point out that an astute vision of future transformational developments can be the nexus for a successful long-term investment strategy.

The investor that can catch such a secular trend early in the cycle can ultimately generate considerable personal wealth. Today, I believe that there are some striking similarities with the dramatically disruptive

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advances that led to the development of the internet in the 1990’s. We may again be seeing such a life-changing tectonic shift in technology, one with the potential to completely change the way the world does just about everything. While the 90’s witnessed the development of the internet for people, today we seem to be in the developmental stages of the internet for essentially everything. There are four disruptive technologies that comprise this new transformational theme: mobile, cloud, social networking and wireless machine-to-machine connectivity. To help illustrate my point, let’s take a look at what a Sunday drive 10 years from now may be like: You and your spouse get into your new luxury sedan for a leisurely afternoon drive.

The steering wheel has sensors, recognizing you as an authorized driver. You instruct the car to start and the voice recognition software that comes pre-loaded with the car’s on-board computer recognizes the command and starts the vehicle. You tell your computer your destination and the navigation system plots the most efficient course, allowing for current traffic conditions. As you are driving, the computer tells you that the fuel tank has only 40 miles of travel left simultaneously displaying several re-fueling stations, ranked by price, that are en-route.

During the drive, you discuss potentially taking a trip to Disney World. Your computer automatically searches for flights and hotels.

You hold several seats on the flight of choice for a period affording you time to decide.

You go on to discuss dinner options. After settling for Italian, your computer presents a list of the nearby restaurants ranked by price and customer review. Your computer then makes a reservation for two and asks if you would like to pre-order drinks and an appetizer. Coincidentally, your kids call and ask if they could get a pizza. You verbally place the custom order through your on-board computer, with the payment automatically processed through an encrypted account. continued on page 30

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hen it comes to good food and spirits, Pittsburgh offers a wide array of fine dining spots. Whether a business lunch or a romantic dinner for two, you’ll find the right place by consulting Point Dining. Restaurant suggestions are listed alphabetically.

THE CHURCH BREW WORKS — 3525 Liberty Ave. (Lawrenceville), Pittsburgh, 412-688-8200. Award-winning food and brewed beer produced in front of your eyes.

Located in a converted turn-of-the-century church.

Outdoor patio dining available in courtyard. Full service. Varietal wines and full service bar available. Mon.Thu. 11:30 AM-midnight, Fri. & Sat. till 1:00 AM, Sun. noon-10:00 PM. Resv. only for large groups. www.churchbrew.com

ALL INDIA — 315 N. Craig St.(Oakland), Pittsburgh, 412-681-6600. New Authentic Restaurant in town!

Specializing in North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian, and Indo-Chinese cuisine. Curries, Tandoori, Kabab, Dum Biryani, PaniPuri, Bhel, Dosas, and more.

Visitors enjoy The Church Brew Works BOMBAY FOOD MARKET — 4605 Centre Ave. (Oakland), Pittsburgh, 412-687-7100. Fresh vegetables and fruits daily. Spices, Fresh Produce Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Ready To Eat, Sweet Hot Fresh Meals To Go. Open Daily 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. www.abombay.com BRADDOCK’S AMERICAN BRASSERIE — Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel lobby, 107 Sixth Ave (Cultural District), Pittsburgh, 412-992-2005. Formerly Opus, this new restaurant with a new chef offers country French cooking with a Pittsburgh spin. Featuring handcrafted cocktails, fast friendly service, and a value-driven menu with casual pricing. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. www.renaissancepittsburgh.com BRIDGE TEN BRASSERIE — 20 S. Tenth St. (South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-586-5033. Dave DeSimone’s brand new restaurant. Experience the flavors of France. Open Mon.-Fri. 4:30 PM till close, Sat. 11:30 AM to close. Sunday Brunch 11:00 AM-2:30 PM. Lunch parking on-site and complimentary. Evening valet parking. www.bridgeten.com

DOUBLE WIDE GRILL — 2339 E. Carson St. (South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-390-1111. A converted and renovated gas station filled with memorabilia. Wood grill specialties include barbeque ribs, burgers, fresh fish, and vegetarian dishes plus vegan items. Open daily and serving till 10:00 PM, weekends till 11:00 PM. Brunch Sat. & Sun. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. www.doublewidegrill.com FAT HEAD’S SOUTH SHORE SALOON — 1805 E. Carson St. (South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-431-7433.

Includes an outdoor patio dining area. Open 7 days for oversized sandwiches, burgers, wings, steaks, ribs, salads, and more. Outstanding selection of beers on tap. www.fatheads.com

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GRAND CONCOURSE — 100 West Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, 412-261-1717. Stunning views of the Monongahela River, eclectic gourmet dishes, and impressive stained glass windows all contribute to the

aesthetic appeal of the Grand Concourse. The Grand Concourse specializes in innovative cuisine featuring fresh seafood, delicious steaks, and enticing desserts.

Join us for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM-4:00 PM, or dinner Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM-10:00 PM, Saturday from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. Our notable Sunday Brunch is available from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. www.muer.com

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HARD ROCK CAFE — 5 Station Square Dr. (Station Square), Pittsburgh, 412-481-7625. This worldwide favorite now in the Bessemer Court at Station Square. Good food and surroundings with legendary music memorabilia.

Live music weekly. www.hardrock.com HOFBRÄUHAUS — 2705 S. Water St. (SouthSide Works), Pittsburgh, 412-224-2328. Open daily 11:00 AM-midnight. This German-style restaurant and brewpub, located on the South Side, is patterned after the Hofbräuhaus in Munich with its Bavarian-style beer.

Ethnic dishes such as Wurstlteller and Jagerschnitzel.

All-American entrees such as grilled chicken, salmon, and great burgers also served. Four Hofbräuhaus beers available year-round. No reservations. Open daily at 11:00 AM. www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com

Outdoor dining at Hofbräuhaus IBIZA TAPAS & WINE BAR — 2228 E. Carson St. (South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-325-2227. The creators of Mallorca present the first and the only authentic Tapas & Wine Restaurant in Pittsburgh. Outside dining available. Private rooms. www.ibizatapasrestaurant.com INDIA GARDEN — 3813 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 412-372-0400. Voted #1 Indian Restaurant 16 years in a row. Banquet facilities available. Seating up to 150 people. We do all occasions.

Parties, Weddings, Graduations, Birthdays, and Office Meetings. Full bar. Sunday Dinner Buffet & Tuesday Dinner Buffet, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM. Lunch Buffet daily, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM, dinner till 10:00 PM, Fri. & Sat. till 11:00 PM. www.indiagardenpa.com KENSINGTON RESTAURANT — Clarion Hotel, 300 Tarentum Bridge Rd., New Kensington, 724-3359171. Open daily for breakfast 6:30 AM-10:30 AM with a Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM-2:00 PM, dinner daily 4:30 PM-10:00 PM. Closed for lunch. Dinner menu featuring pasta, seafood, chicken, steaks, and savory salads. Beverages include wine and beer.

McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Seafood Restaurants — Two locations. 301 Fifth Ave.-Piatt Place (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-201-6992. 2667 Sidney St., SouthSide Works (South Side) Pittsburgh, 412-432-3260. Menus with a fresh list of varieties of fish and seafood. Aged steaks, roasted chicken, salads, pasta, cocktails from fresh juices, and an extensive wine list. Open daily. www.McCormick&Schmicks.com/Pittsburgh

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Dining THE ORIGINAL FISH MARKET RESTAURANT — 1001 Liberty Avenue (Downtown at the Westin Convention Center Hotel), Pittsburgh, 412-227-3657. Handsome bar hosting more than 30 premium wines by the glass, sushi bar, and dining room overlooking an exhibition kitchen. Featuring daily fresh Seafood Specials, seasonal ingredients, pasta, and aged beef. Private dining rooms available. Outdoor dining open seasonally.

Hours: Sat. & Sun. 4:00 PM-1:00 AM, Mon.-Fri. 11:00 AM-1:00 AM. www.theoriginalfishmarket.com THE ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE — 20 Market Square (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-566-7925. Pittsburgh’s Famous Fish Sandwich and other delicious seafood.

Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM-10:00 PM. This Pittsburgh tradition also offers award-winning Maryland style crab cakes and delicious New England Clam Chowder. www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com PATRON MEXICAN GRILL — 245 Mall Blvd.

Monroeville, 412-373-2555; 11675 Perry Hwy. Wexford, 724-935-3559; 1141 Freeport Rd., Fox Chapel, 412-799-0900. Authentic Mexican Cuisine.

Daily Food & Drink Specials. Best Margaritas in Town.

Mon.-Thu. 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri. 11:00 AM-10:30 PM, Sat. noon-10:30 PM, Sun. noon-9:00 PM. www.patronmexgrills.com PENN CITY GRILLE — 1000 Penn Avenue (downtown at the Westin Convention Center Hotel), Pittsburgh, 412-560-6394. An a la carte menu in this newly renovated restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel. Featuring well balanced and healthy lifestyle entrées. Serving freshly brewed Starbucks Coffee. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30 AM-11:00 AM and Sat. & Sun. 6:30 AM-2:00 PM. PIZZA FIESTA —217 Smithfield St. (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-281-4222. Pizza, Pasta, Calzones, Wedgies, Gyros, Hoagies, Wings, Salads, and much more. Fast and Fresh Delivery. Dine in or Take out.

Sun.-Thu. 10:00 AM-1:00 AM. Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM2:00 AM. www.mypizzafiesta.com

SAGA Hibachi Steakhouse — Four locations.

Monroeville Mall, 145 Mall Circle Dr., Monroeville, 412-372-8888; Settlers Ridge-Robinson, 1040 Settlers Ridge Center Dr. (Robinson Twp.), Pittsburgh, 412-7888868; 20006 Route 19, Oak Tree Place, Cranberry Twp., 412-778-9948; South Hills Village Mall, 301 South Hills Village Mall, 412-835-8888. Steaks • Seafood • Sushi Bar • Tableside Cooking. Full Service Cocktail Lounge. Open 7 days daily. Call for Reservations. www.sagahibachi.com SHARP EDGE BELGIAN BEER RESTAURANTS — BISTRO — 922 Penn Ave. (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-338-2437; BEER EMPORIUM – 302 South St. Clair St. (just off Baum Blvd. in East Liberty), Pittsburgh, 412-661-3537; CREEKHOUSE – 288 W. Steuben St. (Rt. 60 at Thornburg Bridge in Crafton), Pittsburgh, 412-922-8118; BISTRO – 510 Beaver St. (rear), Sewickley, 412-749-0305; BRASSERIE – Peters Town Center, Rt. 19 South, McMurray, 724-9422437. An absolute beer lovers delight, but also known for good lunch specials.

STEELHEAD BRASSERIE & WINE BAR — 112 Washington Place (Pittsburgh Marriott City CenterDowntown), Pittsburgh, 412-FYI-FISH (394-3474). An exciting restaurant that has steelhead salmon flown in daily from the Pacific Northwest. An extensive menu of fresh seafood and prime beef. Serving lunch and dinner daily. www.thesteelhead.com SUSHI KIM — 1241 Penn Avenue (Strip District), Pittsburgh, 412-281-9956. Enjoy authentic Korean Cuisine and exquisite Sushi Bar. Newly remodeled with private dining available. Lunch & dinner Tue.Sun. Closed every last Mon. www.sushikim.com THE TERRACE — Omni William Penn Hotel on Mellon Sq. (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-553-5235. Featuring regional cuisine as well as traditional Pittsburgh favorites.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Mon.-Sat. Plated Brunch Sunday 6:30 AM-2:00 PM. THREE RIVERS RESTAURANT — Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 412-391-4600. Enjoy a fantastic meal in beautiful surroundings. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit Rivers Lounge to watch your favorite team and a game. Enjoy creative appetizers and specialty drinks. Both the restaurant and lounge are great places to meet friends or business associates because this is your town and this is your hotel.

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY — 353 North Shore Drive (North Shore), Pittsburgh, 412-235-7823. “The Best Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Looked At.”® Open daily at 11:00 AM. Tempting burgers, perfect pizzas, tasty appetizers, and more. Drinks, Beer, & Wine.

Before or after the game or event or just anytime. tiltedkilt.com

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TRACKSIDE — 300 W. Station Square Drive (Sheraton Station Square Hotel), Pittsburgh, 412-803-3824.

Featuring local craft beers, flatbreads, salads and wraps.

Catch your favorite game and enjoy creative appetizers and daily drink specials while taking in the city skyline as your backyard. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Original Oyster House The Original Oyster House, located in colorful Market Square is Pittsburgh’s oldest tavern. Designated a historic landmark, the unique tavern was established in 1870 when oysters costing a penny a piece were served to hungry miners and riverboat men.

Through the years celebrities from former heavyweight champion Joe Louis to former President Jimmy Carter have stopped by to sample the delicious seafood and congenial atmosphere.

During Prohibition, The Original Oyster House began serving its own special brand of buttermilk. When Prohibition ended, buttermilk had become a part of the tavern’s tradition.

The present owner, Lou Grippo, was bounced out of the Oyster House when he was a teenager, and in a moment of what at the time must have seemed mere braggadoccio, vowed he would return and buy the place. Some years later, the vow came true.

The Original Oyster House continues to attract politicians, judges, attorneys, sports figures, entertainers, newsmen, and hundreds of thousands of others as customers. More fish sandwiches are served here each week than anywhere in the city.

In the heart of the city at Market Square, The Original Oyster House is a Pittsburgh tradition.

While in Pittsburgh, visit The Original Oyster House. Call 412-566-7925 or visit www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com

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The delivering pizza shop sends a picture of the driver and expected delivery time to the mobile devices of both you and your children. While driving to the restaurant, you discuss the need for a new big screen TV. Your computer lists a set of options on the car’s display to help you refine your search.

You find a good deal and place the order for curbside delivery between 2-4PM on Tuesday. During this discussion, you have been somewhat distracted, not realizing that the truck in front of you has stopped. Your radar sensors in the car’s front-end detect the condition, immediately communicating to the on-board computer which then automatically applies the brake, thus stopping the vehicle. Being startled by this sudden stop, your wristwatch emits a pre-selected audible tone indicating an elevated heart rate.

After dinner, your computer informs you of a business email received from a client requesting the status of a shipment. You use your mobile device to sync with your car computer to check on the status. The RFID ribbon in the package indicates that the shipment is en-route and expected to arrive at its intended destination by noon tomorrow. You issue a reply to the email with a spoken response. For the last half of the drive home, you decide to disengage the audio interface with the car’s computer for an uninterrupted personal discussion. Upon arriving back home, you see the most beautiful crimson and purple sunset over a distant grove of trees. You instruct your sunglasses to capture the image with its high-def micro camera which is the size of a pinhead.

Three pictures are then displayed on the inside of your lenses. After choosing to save the second picture, you then instruct the glasses to send the picture to your social media home page and to also display the new picture on the back of the tee-shirt you are currently wearing, replacing the previous image of your favorite team’s logo.

The point of this exercise is to illustrate how an astute investor with thoughtful fore30 Pittsburgh Point

sight can develop a keen and potentially lucrative long-term investment thesis. All of the technologies just discussed currently exist today. What does not yet exist, however, is how all of these technologies are coordinated for consumption. In essence, this futuristic portrayal depicts how the whole can be far more powerful than simply the sum-of-the-parts.

As is the case for most everything in life, success comes down to execution. When developing an investment thesis such as this, it is crucial to maintain a long-term investment horizon. In recent years, the definition of “long-term” appears to be continually contracting, with many advisers now considering a two-year period as long-term.

When attempting to capture such a revolutionary secular trend with such outstanding prospects, it might be better to consider the historic definition of long-term, that being 710 years. Time-tested wisdom states that no one ever goes broke taking profit; but, exiting a position early in the cycle can eliminate a tremendous opportunity. Again, look back to the internet boom of the 90’s for reference. An investor may have had the urge to take profits in 1995 after considerable gains. Doing so would have cost such an investor another five-fold gain in nearly all of the top stocks within this trend.

Another area of concern, valuation assessment can be very problematic when executing this type of strategy. Many of the stocks of companies involved in such transformational endeavors tend to have what appear to be exorbitant valuations, when standard measures are applied. Ineffective valuation assessment can result in many missed opportunities. The history associated with the internet build-out of the 90’s clearly calls into question the efficacy of traditional valuation measures. A better method at that time was to select the best-in-class businesses and to then individually assess their total market potential once their business models begin to mature. By means of a current example, one can look at the world’s pre-eminent online retailer. At its current price, the stock is selling at 11 times next year’s revenue, without any net

income. At first glance, such valuation appears to be ludicrous. But, upon the realization that online retailing currently garners only 4% of a $20+ trillion annual global market, the growth prospects for such a well-positioned and defensible business would indicate that the current stock price is actually ridiculously cheap.

Assuming the risk associated with such high relative valuations requires that the prudent investor employ a certain degree of risk mitigation. Although we are taking a shot at predictive forecasting when developing this investment strategy, it should be well understood by all that none of us know for sure what, or who, will succeed. This simple fact clearly demonstrates the importance of diversification within this approach. Some companies will be wildly successful, while others will go bankrupt. As we have seen in the past, there will be companies that appear to be a sure bet only to end-up as a mere footnote (e.g. America Online); while others not thought of as being involved in this transformational process will adapt and create tremendous wealth (e.g. Corning).

Additionally, along these same lines, keep a sharp eye on the IPO market as some of the greatest wealth generators for this trend have not yet come to market.

It should be relatively clear by this point that this far-reaching investment strategy requires more patience, perseverance and risk-tolerance than what would typically be needed with most other approaches. An individual investor wishing to initiate an investment following this strategic theme may be well-served starting with the following best-in-class businesses operating within this dynamic space: • Google (GOOG) may very well be the very best business in the world.

• Amazon.com (AMZN) is far-and-away the best positioned internet retailer in the world.

• Apple (AAPL) continues to exhibit strong user engagement in the rapidly growing mobile space, with their Apps Store surpassing $10 billion in sales in 2013 • Netflix (NTFX) is clearly the best company with streaming content.

• Sierra Wireless (SWIR) is the global leader in modular machine-to-machine communication.

• Facebook (FB), Twitter (TWTR) and LinkedIn (LNKD) are all first-movers within the dynamic social media space. This trio is exhibiting tremendous growth in user engagement with amazing future opportunities.

• Salesforce.com (CRM) is the leader in cloud computing boasting over 2,000 large business clients.

The following list should provide the motivated individual investor fertile ground for further research (presented in no particular order): YELP, P, YHOO, SINA, BIDU, EBAY, V, LLTC, UA, GLW, SALE, CGNX, DISCK, DWA, PCLN, INVN, IIVI, VEEV, LPSN, NVDA, LLTC, TIBX, WDAY, CNQR, RAX, NTGR, XLNX, NUAN, PEGA, RST, ADBE and ATVI. In closing, regardless of your personal opinion as to the likelihood of this particular vision of the future, one takeaway should be the process employed in developing this investment strategy. It appears that a similar thesis can be formulated for at least a couple other areas currently involved in transformative development. Energy and Biotechnology are both benefiting from rapid technological advancements, which would be a subject for another discussion.

Disclosure: The author currently has positions in stock or stock options of the listed securities.

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GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS Senator John Heinz History Center, Downtown ongoing 412-454-6000 Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the walls of New York City’s great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.

he following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events.

Event dates are subject to change.

April DINOSAURS IN THEIR TIME—T. REX RETURNS Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland ongoing 412-622-3131 Tyrannosaurus Rex returns to the museum, but it is not alone. In one of the most dramatic paleontological displays ever constructed, Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s original T. Rex is joined by a second T. Rex, and the two are frozen in a confrontation over the remains of an Edmontosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur.

PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW National Aviary, North Side ongoing 412-323-7235 Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1:00 PM. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org

HENRY BUHL, JR PLANETARIUM Carnegie Science Center, North Side ongoing 412-237-3400 Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and travel from the Solar System to the outer reaches of the galaxy and beyond.

MEDAL OF HONOR EXHIBIT Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, Oakland ongoing 412-621-4235 Exhibit includes five Medals of Honor of local heroes from the Civil War, Indian Campaigns, World War II, as well as Korean and Vietnam Wars.

RAPTOR ENCOUNTER National Aviary, North Side ongoing 412-323-7235 Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk.

Daily at 10:30 AM. Free with general admission.

150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, Oakland ongoing 412-621-4235 New Exhibit: Gettysburg Hero, Major Gouvernor K. Warren’s Sword and artifacts displayed for the first time publicly. President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. This free event runs from 6-9 pm.

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Carnegie Science Center, North Side ongoing 412-237-3400 Flight of the Butterflies is about the remarkable monarch butterfly migration. You will learn about a determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for the winter.

XOXO Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Shore ongoing 412-322-5058 Explore how we learn about love and forgiveness through activities that get us to feel and talk about emotions. Using facial expressions, words, movement and art making, XOXO explores what love and forgiveness mean to you, and to others.

HUBBLE Carnegie Science Center, North Side ongoing 412-237-3400 Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, tells the gripping story of the Hubble Space Telescope. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings and accompany space walking astronauts.

SPRING FLOWER SHOW Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland through April 20 412-622-6914 Phipps welcomes the arrival of spring with a colorful indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular spring display. Visit during the annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale. www.phipps.conservatory.org

TO THE ARCTIC Carnegie Science Center, North Side ongoing 412-237-3400 Narrated by Oscar winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into

ANTIQUES SHOW AT THE CARNEGIE Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Oakland Mid April 412-622-3131 Show and sale featuring fine quality glass, furniture,

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ittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania has long been known for its success in both professional and collegiate sports. From Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and “Mean” Joe Greene to Jerome Bettis, or Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino, and Mike Ditka, to Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, or Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby, the list of athletes achieving excellence right here is impressive indeed.

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How Pittsburgh got its Name

by Bryan A. Scott Pittsburgh as we know it today had its beginnings as a fur-trading post in the 17th century. The first written accounts of the area came from the French, English, and Dutch explorers who made contact with the Delaware, Shawnee, Seneca, and Iroquois Indian tribes who lived here. These explorers, and later George Washington, could not have explored Western Pennsylvania without the sophisticated network of trails left by the Indians, which are the basis for many of the important highways in the district today.

In 1754 a Virginia based Ohio Company attempted to establish Fort Prince George at The Point. Four months later, the French drove out the settlers, demolished the stockade, and replaced it with Fort Duquesne. The French intended to make its settlement the center of a territory which extended from Montreal in Canada to New Orleans on the Gulf. The dreams vanished when the English captured the fort in 1758 and rebuilt it, as well as renamed it Fort Pitt. This was the largest fortress constructed by the English in the New World. The fort and surrounding area was named in honor of England’s Prime Minister, William Pitt, and designated the garrison town of Pitts-borough, or Pittsburgh.

However, the name of Pittsburgh was not always spelled Pittsburgh. Over 100 years ago, Pittsburgh was divided into two hostile camps: those who wanted to spell Pittsburgh with an “h” — as it has been from the beginning — and those who wanted to drop the “h” and conform to a more uniform and common spelling.

In 1890, when industrial America was in love with conformity, the United States Board of Geographic Names was created to standardize spellings across the land. The board ruled that all American cities and towns pronounced “berg” would officially 36 Pittsburgh Point

be spelled “burg.” The following year Pittsburgh was officially Pittsburg minus the “h.” Pittsburghers, who found the “h” needless were happy and found pride in saying “at least we have a name that’s 100 percent American.” The h-ers, who were in the majority, claimed their argument to be a matter of pride also. They reasoned, “without the h, how will our great city be distinguished from the 12 other Pittsburgs in the country in places such as Kansas, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, and Arkansas?”

The proponents of the “h” had history on their side. The fact is that Pittsburgh has officially had the “h” since its very birth. A letter, during the French and Indian War, from General John Forbes to the Prime Minister of England, William Pitt, is dated “Pittsbourgh, 27th November, 1758.” Also, in 1769 a survey by the Penn family referred to it as their “Manor of Pittsburgh.”

With more and more evidence, the h-ers, led by William H. Davis who was the real catalyst, arranged a special meeting with the U.S. Geographical Board. After hearing the wealth of evidence the h-ers had presented, on July 19, 1911, the board relented: Pittsburg would again be Pittsburgh.

But 20 year habits can be hard to break. In 1921, the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce published a pamphlet, “How to Spell Pittsburgh,” that was sent to all major newspapers and institutions on the continent.

Maybe they should have directed their efforts a little closer to home. Across town, the recently now defunct Pittsburgh Press remained staunchly non-h in its policy for nearly 20 years after the official restoration.

Yes, Pittsburgh lost the “h” in its spelling in 1891. Twenty years later, bowing to popular pressure, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved restoration of the “h”.

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Attractions ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Forbes Ave & Grant St. (Downtown), 412-355-5410. Famed architect Henry Hobson Richardson considered this handsome 19th-century courthouse to be his finest work. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

rangle at Bigelow Blvd., 5th Ave., Bellefield Ave., and Forbes Ave. The 42-story truncated Gothic stone tower is the only skyscraper college building in the nation.

The first floor has 20 NATIONALITY CLASSROOMS that are representative of Pittsburgh’s ethnic heritage.

THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM, 117 Sandusky St. (North Side), 412-237-8300. Seven floors of Warhol’s paintings, drawings, sculpture, and archives. Daily films, special exhibitions, shopping, and restaurant.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH, 10 Children’s Way (North Side), 412-322-5058. Take off on fantastic flights of the imagination at the new Museum! Slide down a bowling alley, build and launch a boat, use real tools in the Workshop, ink your own silkscreen, catch words that fall from the sky, and more. Grab a healthy meal or snack at the Cafe. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sun. noon-5:00 PM. www.pittsburghkids.org

The Andy Warhol Museum

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BENEDUM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 7th St. (Downtown), 412-456-2600. The renovated 1920’s movie palace that is now home to the PITTSBURGH BALLET, PITTSBURGH OPERA, CIVIC LIGHT OPERA, and DANCE COUNCIL.

CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, 1001 Fifth Ave. (Downtown), 412-642-1800. The arena, opened in 2010, is the home of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. Seats up to 18,087 in honor of Sidney Crosby’s number 87.

CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF ART AND NATURAL HISTORY, 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland), 412-622-3131.

Eminent cultural center featuring a museum of art, museum of natural history, and music hall. Tue.-Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. THE CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, One Allegheny Avenue (North Side), 412-237-3400. The Science Center features more than 250 hands-on exhibits, a World War II submarine, an interactive planetarium, and OMNIMAX® theater. Open Sun.-Fri. 10:00 AM5:00 PM, Sat. till 7:00 PM.

DUQUESNE INCLINE, between 1220 Grandview Ave. and Carson St., 412-381-1665. This historic incline car climbs Mount Washington to a spectacular view of the downtown skyline. Up top, enjoy a stroll or dine in a nearby restaurant. Built in 1877, the incline is located near the southern end of the Ft. Pitt Bridge on West Carson St. (parking across from the waiting room).

FALLINGWATER, P.O. Box R, Mill Run, PA., 724-3298501. The Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Visit the world famous “house on a waterfall” in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Only 1 1/2 hours from Pittsburgh and just off the PA Turnpike. Open April-November. Reservations urged.

Carnegie Science Center CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING, the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland), 412-624-6000. Located on a 14-acre quad40 Pittsburgh Point

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, between Liberty & Penn Ave. (Downtown), 412-456-7800. The 31-story structure with the pyramidal cap and outstanding mast has a shopping and dining area called THE ARCADE SHOPS.

ry Charles Flowers longrifles, and more. Guided tours 1:00-4:00 PM daily except Mondays.

HEINZ FIELD, 100 Art Rooney Avenue (Downtown– North Side), 412-323-1200. Home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers. This 65,000-seat stadium features an open end at the south end zone, which is accented by two towers and a plaza area providing vistas of the Point and Downtown.

FORT LIGONIER, 200 South Market St., Ligonier, 724-238-9701. Explore this remarkable 18th century British fort and museum. See George Washington’s saddle pistols as well as the unique archeological collection. Open April 15 - November 15. Located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region, just 50 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Heinz Field HEINZ HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 600 Penn Ave. (Downtown), 412-392-4900. Home to the PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY. Tours, 412-392-4800.

Fort Ligonier THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER is located on 5.5 elegantly landscaped acres at 7277 Reynolds St. at S. Homewood in Point Breeze, 412-371-0600.

The site includes Clayton, the magnificently restored Gilded Age residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, The Frick Art Museum, Car and Carriage Museum, The Cafe at the Frick, Museum Shop, and Greenhouse. Open Tue.-Sun. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Reservations are necessary to tour Clayton.

HEINZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL, University of Pittsburgh, Forbes Ave. (Oakland), 412-624-4157. An interfaith chapel in French Gothic style, the Heinz is often compared to Saint Chapelle in Paris. The stained-glass windows depict religious and historical figures.

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SENATOR JOHN HEINZ PITTSBURGH REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER, 1212 Smallman St. (Strip District Downtown), 412-454-6000. A splendid 160,000 square-foot museum and research facility devoted to the history of Western Pennsylvania. Open 10-5 daily.

JUST DUCKY TOURS, The Shops at Station Square (Station Square), 412-402-DUCK(3825). It’s a boat! It’s a truck! It’s a duck! See Pittsburgh by land and water in the same vehicle. Just Ducky Tours operates daily from April through October and weekends in November.

Narrated tours are approximately one hour.

Frick Art Museum GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET, 350 West Station Square Drive (Station Square), 412-355-7980. Five fabulous riverboats sail the three rivers year ‘round for a unique dining, dancing, and sightseeing experience.

HARMONY MUSEUM, Harmony, Butler County, 724452-7341. Exhibits on Native Americans, George Washington’s 1753 mission that precipitated French & Indian War, Harmony’s 1804 founding by German Separatists organized as the communal Harmony Society, 1815 Mennonite resettlement, fine 19th centu-

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lic square surrounded by restaurants, night spots, shops, and stores. Also, the site of the 40-story PPG Place Tower.

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens PHOTO ANTIQUITIES, 531 E. Ohio St. (North Side), 412-231-7881. The Museum of Photographic History with photographs and equipment from 1839-1939.

Celebrating Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary with unique vintage photographs of Pittsburgh. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Closed Tue. and Sun.

Market Square & Fifth Avenue Place MT. WASHINGTON (GRANDVIEW AVENUE VIEW). A panoramic view of the Golden Triangle from overlooks and walkways. It is one of the most dazzling sights to be found anywhere, especially at sunset or night.

NATIONAL AVIARY, Allegheny Commons West (North Side), 412-323-7235 or www.aviary.org. Home to about 600 exotic and endangered birds, including bald eagles, flamingoes, and parrots. Open everyday of the year (except Christmas) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Group tours and facility rentals available.

Pittsburgh circa 1896 PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM, Highland Park (East End), 412-665-3640. More than $22-million has been spent in total restoration for one of the finest zoo and aquarium combinations in the country.

PNC PARK, 115 Federal St. (Downtown–North Side), 412-321-BUCS. This 38,127-seat stadium provides intimate views of the field and is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The park provides a dramatic sweeping view of downtown Pittsburgh. The Allegheny River and Roberto Clemente (6th Street) Bridge also provide prominent landmarks in the ballpark vista.

Scarlet Ibis at the National Aviary ONE OXFORD CENTRE, Grant & 4th Ave. (Downtown), 412-391-5300. This prestigious 45-story office tower rises above a stunning glass atrium that’s filled with an exciting collection of fine shops and restaurants.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS, Schenley Park (Oakland-University area), 412-6226914. Come wonder! The 14-room Victorian glasshouse features lush tropical palms, orchids, ferns, desert plants, seasonal flower exhibits, a summer butterfly exhibit, a tropical forest conservatory, beautiful outdoor gardens, a café and gift shop. Open Mon.-Sun., 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, and until 10:00 PM on Fridays. Visit www.phipps.conservatory.org for more information.

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PNC Park

POINT STATE PARK, 36 acres at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, commemorates the planting of Anglo-Saxon civilization on the American frontier in 1754.

A computer-controlled fountain in the park, fed by a fourth “unknown” river, is a focal point of the Golden Triangle. The water, as pure as a mountain stream, is accented by 24 white and gold lights and reaches heights of more than 150 feet.

Also located at the park is the BLOCKHOUSE, built in 1764, 412-471-1764; and FT. PITT MUSEUM, which focuses on the early history of Western Pennsylvania and the French and Indian War period, 412-281-9284.

TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 6th Ave. (Downtown), 412-2326404. A more than 120-year-old Gothic church with magnificent stained glass windows. Located on the site of an 18th-century burial ground which contained the grave of Red Pole, a Shawnee Indian chief who died at Ft. Pitt in 1797. Free tours Sunday at 11:30 AM; other tours available. Book Store open from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and a Lunch Room is open Mon.-Fri. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.

PPG PLACE, near Market Square (Downtown), 412434-1900, www.ppgplace.com. A majestic glass and steel, six-building complex that includes a 41-story skyscraper, an indoor Wintergarden, and a one-acre outdoor Plaza. The Plaza is a tranquil seating area in the warm weather months with tables and plants surrounding a unique water feature. In the winter months, The Plaza is transformed into The Rink, a spectacular oneof-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink. The complex also includes dining, unique eateries, and shopping.

Trinity Cathedral STATION SQUARE, Smithfield & Carson Sts. (Downtown-South Side), 412-281-3145. A must for any visitor to Pittsburgh. Located across the Monongahela River from the Golden Triangle at the end of the Smithfield St. Bridge. Area includes the GRAND CONCOURSE RESTAURANT in the LANDMARKS BUILDING, THE SHOPS AT STATION SQUARE, BESSEMER COURT, and docking for the GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET.

U.S. STEEL TOWER, 600 Grant St. (Downtown). Shaped in the form of a triangle and 64 stories high, it is one of the world’s most spectacular skyscrapers. This 841 foot structure has 64 floors of approximately one acre each.

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jewelry, porcelain, silver, and works of art. www.cmoa.org NATIONAL AVIARY AT NIGHT National Aviary, North Side April 17 412-323-7235 Experience the National Aviary at nighttime. Over 21.

Relaxing melodies, a cash bar and the delectable bites of Atria’s.

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BIRDAPALOOZA National Aviary, North Side April 19-20 412-323-7235 Come to the National Aviary to celebrate the birds of Western Pennsylvania. Our backyards are teaming with beautiful birds—those who live here year-round and those who migrate from the tropics to spend the summer with us.

SILK SCREEN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Multiple theaters April 26-May 4 724-969-2565 Diversity and multi-cultural appreciation through film.

Also experience Asian and Asian-American art and events around the city. www.silkscreenfestival.org

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